234 Essential

OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction29:38 - Fan mails38:40 - Catch up01:02:40 - New tax law01:45:40 - Release Therapy01:58:20 - Sign out

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on everything that has made the rounds this past week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction26:10 - Fan mails39:35 - X of the week4338 - Catch Up01:16:50 - Believe or not01:23:57 - weekly essentials01:32:20 - Once upon a time01:42:40 - President Tinubu says the creation of state police is inevitable

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss a fan's release therapy, a Magistrate Court fining a lady ₦450,000 for collecting transport fare from a guy and not showing up, NTA appointing a new Director General, the President saying the country is better than he met it, and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction12:50 - Fan mails41:49 - Catch up01:20:25 - Believe it or not01:31:30 - Once Upon A Time02:35:20 - Release Therapy02:45:00 - Prop of the week-------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the bizarre 2015 case of a man in Nigeria who used monkeys and snakes to steal, the surprising journey of Egusi seeds that made it to space aboard a NASA mission thanks to a Nigerian university experiment on July 31, the disturbing assault of a female NYSC member by security operatives in Anambra State on July 23, and other major headlines that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction04:15 - Fan mails18:15 - Release Therapy49:00 - Catch up59:25 - Believe or not01:04:50 - Once Upon A TimeThe Okotoko riot in 199601:30:00 - Prop and flop of the week01:40:00 - Sign out

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the airplane incident involving KWAM and Ms. Comfort Emman, the education minister, who has made drug tests compulsory for undergraduate students. This conversation takes a historical perspective as they reflect on the burning of Kalakuta Republic and address the issue of fake news spreading in Nigeria.

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Ekiti state police arresting suspects for missing newborn baby, take a walk down history lane about FESTAC 77, D’Tigress winning their 4th title and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction08:02 - Fan mails13:56 - Catch up45:35 - Tweet of the week01:11:36 - Believe it or not01:28:45 - Once upon a time 02:10:17 - Prop of the week

AOT2 and Ugochi continue their review of the Nollywood series ‘To Kill A Monkey’, the ongoing debate about Nepo babies and Lapo babies, the Super Falcon winning their 10th title, and other news that made the rounds this week OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction10:00 - To Kill A Monkey review cont.01:13:45 - Catch up01:41:10 - Tweet of the week01:51:15 - Nepo Babies Vs. Lapo Babies02:20:00 - Prop and flop of the week02:41:35 - Sign out

AOT2 and Ugochi review the Nollywood Netflix series 'To Kill A Monkey' , the news about a Pastor's teenage daughters selling private organs for 200k, Super Falcon qualifying for the WAFCON finals and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction07:45 - Catch up26:49 - X of the week43:00 - Believe it or not 54:40 - Weekly Essentials01:20:20 - Once Upon a Time01:43:50 - To Kill A Monkey review02:59:50 - Prop and flop of the week--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Kano 1980 riot, the death and legacy of Buhari and other news that made the rounds this weekOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:36 - Catch up18:00 - X of the week21:00 - Believe it or not 46:55 - Weekly essentials01:01:53 - Once upon a time in Nigeria https://humanglemedia.com/maitatsine-the-preacher-of-fire-1927-1980/01:17:50 - The death and lagacy of Buhari01:46:30 - Flop and prop of the week 

Nigeria police arresting a man with a freshly cut female breasts in Asaba, Essentials for job hunting in Lagos, a walk down History lane, Banks resuming international transactions on Naira cards, Nigerian artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, AKA Slawn makes history as the first artist to have his artwork featured on a Formula 1 race car, 2baba's interview, and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:08 - Fan Mails10:15 - Catch Up21:40 - X of the week29:59 - Believe it or not https://www.pulse.ng/articles/lifestyle/relationships-and-weddings/why-is-paternity-fraud-high-in-nigeria-the-answer-to-this-is-complex-202408012205313789153:53 - Weekly Essentials01:21:40 - Once upon a time in Nigeria01:50:58 - Prop and flop of the week02:03:50 - Sign Out

AOT2 and Ugoochi catch up on their week, discuss Delta stat police fining women 50k for indecent dressing, the poor transportation system in Lagos and the essentials to scale through them, a Lagos monarch dethroning 3 chiefs and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction05:21 - Fan mails15:24 - Catch up29:30 - X of the week39:50 - Believe it or not01:08:38 - Weekly Essentials01:48:45 - Flop and Prop of the week01:51:50 - Sign out-------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss OOU indecent dress code conduct that went viral, Edo state police issues a warning over missing persons, Weekly Essentials, Believe it or not and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Introduction20:00 - Catch up01:04:15 - X of the week01:10:35 -  Believe it or not01:50:55 - Weekly essentials02:00:42 - The PPO of the Edo state police issues a warning over missing persons02:04:50 - Prop and Flop of the week02:10:00 - Sign out--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Benue Massacre, Believe it or not, weekly essentials segments, and other major news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:25 - Benue Massacre05:18 - Fan mails14:29 - Catch Up26:07 - Believe or not 01:00:00 - Father's Day01:10:40 - Weekly Essentials01:32:15 - X of the week01:38:45 - Nigeria History01:53:15 - Iran and Israel and Nigerian's reactions02:08:20 - Flop of the week02:14:24 - Prop of the week--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

AOT2 and Ugochi invite Marvis Marshal on this episode.Marvis Marshal is a trained architect with a master’s degree in interior design and a practising project manager with a keen eye for detail and transformation, both in spaces and in lives. Beyond her professional career, Marvis is deeply passionate about working with children and teenagers, especially those healing from the trauma of sexual abuse.Since 2007, she has worked closely with young people, offering guidance, mentorship, and support through various creative and safe spaces. She is the founder of The Marshals Club, a values-driven initiative dedicated to nurturing resilience and purpose in children and teens.Marvis is also a registered coach and mentor with the Chartered Institute of Corporate Mentoring and Coaching of Nigeria and remains committed to taking on new challenges in trauma-informed mentorship and youth advocacy.-------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

AOT2 and Ugochi introduces two new segments on the show called “Believe it or not” where they discuss outrageous things that happened during the week and “weekly Essentials” where they give tips on daily basis of life.They also discuss EFCC and Tampolo and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction11:05 - Fan mails01:06:10 - Catch up01:19:54 - X of the week01:27:50 - Believe it or not01:56:00 - Weekly Essentials02:16:15 - Pastor talks about ladies wearing leg chains02:27:47 - Flop and prop of the week

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the flood in Lagos, Jamb technical issues, AMVCA, the Nigerian police force and other news that made the rounds. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction05:00 - Fan mails46:20 - Catch up01:01:15 - X of the week01:16:30 - Believe it or not01:37:30 - Jamb Saga01:56:25 - AMVCA02:12:20 - Prop and flop of the week  

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on the events that happened in the past week, discuss the mass JAMB failure, the sentencing of Lagos BRT driver to death by hanging for killing Bamise, the FG telling Nigerians to prepare for fresh hike in electricity tariffs and other news that made the rounds.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction11:40 - Catch up01:00:00 - X of the week01:01:10 - Mass JAMB failurehttps://punchng.com/concerns-as-over-1-5-million-utme-candidates-score-below-200/?amp01:20:28 - Prop of the Week - Court sentences Lagos BRT driver to death by hanging for killing Bamise https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-court-sentences-lagos-brt-driver-to-death-by-hanging-for-killing-bamiseFlop of the Week - Prepare for fresh hike in electricity tariffs, FG tells Nigerians https://guardian.ng/news/prepare-for-fresh-hike-in-electricity-tariffs-fg-tells-nigerians/#google_vignette 01:35:20 - Sign out--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi sit down with Ope, a Nigerian American storyteller, Lawyer, storyteller to discuss how she balances her personal passions with her professional life. Ope shares honest insights about her identity, creativity, and the challenges of navigating life between cultures. This sharp, reflective conversation offers fresh perspectives on purpose and self-expression.

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Deputy Governor of Lagos State crying over electricity bills, Nigerians and Ponzi schemes and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction06:22 - Catch Up56:11 - X of  the weekhttps://x.com/boy_twitwi/status/1910589179735560648?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig01:02:36 - Deputy governor of Lagos state cries over electricity bills https://x.com/raypowernetwork/status/1912149827930018163?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig01:45:30 - Why do Nigerians keep falling for Ponzi schemeshttps://punchng.com/many-groan-as-cbex-allegedly-sweeps-n1-3tn-from-investors/?amp01:58:25 - Prop of the Week - https://www.instagram.com/p/DITb-4DsD4I/?igsh=NG12Y2VzcGFlZXUz 02:01:36 - Flop of the Week- Jesus does not like poor people https://www.instagram.com/p/DIbQeKvMRyR/?igsh=MWtyaXZpc2xqbjl402:10:29 - Sign out